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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious and healthy twist on traditional Caesar salad using kale and gluten-free pasta.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces gluten free pasta
  • 5 cups de-stemmed and chopped kale
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
  3. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place them on a dish towel or paper towel. Rub between two towels/paper towels to remove water and any skins. Discard the skins.
  4. Add chickpeas to a bowl and toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  5. Add the chickpeas to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  6. Meanwhile, remove the stems of the kale and chop into small pieces. Run under water in a strainer and massage with your hands to break it down a bit.
  7. Dry off the kale and add it to a large salad bowl.
  8. Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl.
  9. When the pasta and chickpeas are done, add them to the bowl with kale, along with grated parmesan and toss with the dressing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to cool the pasta before adding it to the salad.
  • Adjust seasoning in the dressing according to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking, Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Kale Caesar Pasta Salad, Healthy Salad, Gluten Free Salad